“Four Minutes of Darkness” by Eduardo Sarabia
Where: OMR
When: February 6 - March 26
Why It’s Worth a Look: This exhibition is an exploration of ancestral wisdom and personal mythology, set against the backdrop of a total solar eclipse’s shadow. Through an architectural installation reminiscent of a chapel, complete with a stained-glass ceiling, Sarabia creates a space where light and shadow play central roles. An illuminated fountain is surrounded by a sprawling garden where a series of characters lurk.
Know Before You Go: The eclipse that inspired the show will take place on April 8 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, where a public viewing will take place in the recently restored Museo de Arte de Mazatlán.
"Gabriel Orozco"
Where: Kurimanzutto
When: February 10 - March 23
Why It’s Worth a Look: Seven years after his transformative "OROXXO" project, Gabriel Orozco returns to Kurimanzutto with an exhibition that delves deep into his exploration of natural and urban landscapes. Showcasing a series of recent drawings, paintings, and sculptures, Orozco invites viewers to accompany him on his travels across Mexico.
Know Before You Go: Don't miss the “Diaria de Plantas” collection of drawings, initiated in Tokyo during the Covid pandemic and continuing through Acapulco and Mexico City. These intimate notebooks, smaller than the palm of a hand, contain the imprints and sketches of leaves the artist picked up on the road.
“The one that got away” by Amoako Boafo
Where: Mariane Ibrahim
When: February 7 - May 4
Why It’s Worth a Look: This latest exhibition introduces a new chapter to Boafo’s celebrated oeuvre, known for vibrant figuration and distinctive finger painting. Here, he expands his artistic vocabulary by venturing into mosaic and stained-glass mediums with a series of portraits, each featuring a friend, collaborator, or muse of the artist.
Know Before You Go: As well as making new material choices, the exhibition also marks Boafo's first show in Mexico.
“Uber: Déjame entrar” by Frieda Toranzo Jaeger
Where: Travesía Cuatro
When: Opening February 6
Why It’s Worth a Look: Frieda Toranzo Jaeger presents a critique of contemporary society through the lens of materialism, blending the seductive allure of gothic narratives with a sharp commentary on the gig economy’s vampiric nature. Her work, inspired by Venetian colorists, uses dramatic poses, sexual tension, and glittering blood to critique the transformation from a spiritual worldview to one dominated by capital.
Know Before You Go: Jaeger's show will be on view alongside the first Mexican exhibition of work by Brazilian artist Eleonore Koch in "Casi Concreto."
“Germ” by Theodora Allen
Where: Kasmin at Casa Siza
When: February 6 - March 30
Why It’s Worth a Look: Allen, a Los Angeles-based artist known for her esoteric visual language, presents “Germ,” an exploration of becoming and transmutation. Allen’s large-scale works on linen and smaller compositions each contain the "germ" of an idea, caught between life phases by her incisive paintbrush.
Know Before You Go: The exhibition will inaugurate Casa Siza, a gallery and residence designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza and the perfect backdrop for Allen’s exploration of seedlings, armor, and celestial geometry.
“Veladas Especiales” by Matte Projects x JO-HS
Where: Mimi Disco
When: February 6 - 9
Why It’s Worth a Look: This four-day event blends art with live music, featuring sets from renowned DJs Chloé Caillet, Eric Duncan, Apollonia Orsoni, Harvey, and Tennis. “Mimi Disco” is more than a party; it’s also a celebration of MATTE's one-year anniversary in the Mexican capital.
Know Before You Go: This intimate experience is capped at 150 guests per night, promising to envelop attendees in a dynamic exploration of sound, space, and artistry.
